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R773 WRA

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,231 mi
Last recorded62,231 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 WRA
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 62,231 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering component modification unsafe Damper fouls the body work on suspension compression (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured and functionality of the braking system is affected pedal mounting bracket (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension has very little movement

steering damper leaking oil on to exhaust

Pass 8 Jan 2024 61,918 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,676 miles

Nearside Rear outer drive shaft has had a repairs and has slight leak of grease

Pass 27 Sep 2016 60,957 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 53,784 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Feb 2012 45,524 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,209 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,981 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 44,139 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 41,507 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,552 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 37,867 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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R773 WRA is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 40,406 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R773 WRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R773 WRA is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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